Detail 01
Nine-ply mahogany-and-walnut neck-through-body construction
The multi-ply neck runs through the body, with mahogany wings attached to complete it.
Product detailSKU #1500000404880
Epiphone1963 Firebird V Maestro Vibrola Electric Guitar Ember Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Ember Red 1963 Firebird V combines the Firebird’s offset double-cutaway profile with nine-ply mahogany-and-walnut neck-through-body construction and mahogany wings. Two Gibson USA Mini-Humbuckers handle pickup duties through a three-way toggle, individual volume controls, and individual tone controls. Its period-accurate ’63 neck profile carries a 22-fret Indian laurel fingerboard, while the Epiphone ABR bridge and Maestro Vibrola tailpiece provide the model’s bridge-and-vibrato arrangement. Kluson banjo-style Planetary tuners and a hardshell case round out the package.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want two Gibson USA Mini-Humbuckers and a three-way selector in an offset Firebird.
- Rehearsal or stage parts where a Maestro Vibrola tailpiece is part of the required setup.
- Players drawn to a period-accurate ’63 neck profile with neck-through-body Firebird construction.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need a left-handed guitar; the listed orientation is right handed.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Maestro Vibrola tailpiece
This model uses a vibrato tailpiece rather than a stopbar-only layout.
Detail 03
Individual volume and individual tone controls
Each pickup has its own volume and tone control.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The bridge-and-tailpiece setup combines an Epiphone ABR bridge with a Maestro Vibrola.
- 02A hardshell case is included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many pickups does the Firebird V have?
It has two Gibson USA Mini-Humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets.
02Does it have a vibrato tailpiece?
Yes. It is fitted with a Maestro Vibrola tailpiece.
03What is the body construction?
It uses a nine-ply mahogany-and-walnut neck-through-body design with mahogany wings.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
5 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- 3-way
- Neck
- Proprietary Humbucker
- Pickup Configuration
- Mini Humbucker
- Control Layout
- Individual volume, individual tone
- Bridge
- Proprietary Humbucker
9 detailsPlayability
- Fret Size
- Medium-jumbo
- Radius
- 12 inch
- Orientation
- Right Handed
- Nut Width
- 1.69
- Nut Width Material
- 1.69 in. (43 mm) GraphTech
- Number of Frets
- 22
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75
- Neck Shape
- Custom
15 detailsBody & build
- Joint
- Neck-through
- Bridge Type
- Fixed Bridge
- Color
- Nickel
- Bridge Design
- Floating
- Body Material
- Multi-piece mahogany/walnut
- Body Finish
- Gloss
- Body Type
- Offset
- Inlays
- Mother-of-pearl trapezoids
- Neck Wood
- Multi-piece mahogany/walnut
- Fingerboard Material
- Indian laurel
- Body Style
- Custom
- Color Finish
- Red
- Tuning Machines
- Vintage-style
- Body Shape
- Custom
- Tailpiece
- Hardtail
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Hardshell Case
1 detailsOther
- Configuration
- HH
